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I dont know that one but I can give a positive review of the retrosound line. They have it dialed in and even sell an adapter that takes the factory wiring plug and transfers it to the back of the new radio. No splicing in the guts of your dash. Its been working like a charm for 2+ years now. Cheers.
Well I went on the Retrosound website and entered 1981 Ford / F series and tried "with radio" and "without radio" and every radio shown says "Does Not Fit in Your Ford."
I hadn't heard of them prior to buy Retro but after looking at their site I would've bought from them. I have an 1980 truck I need to fix up. I'll try Classic on that one.
They have a 1 thru 4 radio option. You can read the differences on thier site. They will all fit. Just depends on the audio options you prefer. I believe that they only make 4 units that they couple with different faceplates/bezels depending on year/make. I currently have their #4 and enjoy the Bluetooth due to lack of stations here in the woods.
They have a 1 thru 4 radio option. You can read the differences on thier site. They will all fit. Just depends on the audio options you prefer. I believe that they only make 4 units that they couple with different faceplates/bezels depending on year/make. I currently have their #4 and enjoy the Bluetooth due to lack of stations here in the woods.
03/15/25 Update: l helped a friend install a #740 Classic Car Radio in his 81 F100 and turns out he doesn't like it because it's a pita to negotiate through its features He says you have to press certain buttons 4 or 5 times and turn different ***** to go from FM to Bluetooth or phone calls. This was the radio I wanted to install in my 81 too, but now I'm having second thoughts so I started looking at the Retrosound line. For those who installed one of the Retrosound radios can you tell me your opinion of how easy it is to use? Thanks.
The issue is with them needing to keep them looking "Period Correct". That's what makes them have to combine features into only a couple *****.
My option loaded Retrosound 4 in my 65 F100 isn't actually difficult, it's just the lack of repetition since it isn't my daily. Sometimes takes me a couple attempts to adjust sound, clock, display, or source if I've been driving my modern vehicles and then jumped in the 65. If i drove it more, wouldn't be an issue. I have no complaints but also have no comparison to other vintage repop radios.
The issue is with them needing to keep them looking "Period Correct". That's what makes them have to combine features into only a couple *****.
My option loaded Retrosound 4 in my 65 F100 isn't actually difficult, it's just the lack of repetition since it isn't my daily. Sometimes takes me a couple attempts to adjust sound, clock, display, or source if I've been driving my modern vehicles and then jumped in the 65. If i drove it more, wouldn't be an issue. I have no complaints but also have no comparison to other vintage repop radios.
I think that goes for anything you dont drive everyday.
I have 3 different car / truck / SUV, none have blue tooth or phone and to figure out how to preset the buttons and the killer, the clock drives me nuts!
The wife's car being number 4, has blue tooth / phone but I dont drive her car if I can help it as I hate it and it is the newest of the fleet.
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